Question 1

Regarding dry climates,it is true that

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A) subtropical deserts occupy the interiors of large continents. 
B) they are classified solely by precipitation amounts. 
C) mid-latitude deserts often exist in the rainshadow of major mountain ranges. 
D) subtropical deserts are associated with low pressure systems. 
A) subtropical deserts occupy the interiors of large continents. 
B) they are classified solely by precipitation amounts. 
C) mid-latitude deserts often exist in the rainshadow of major mountain ranges. 
D) subtropical deserts are associated with low pressure systems.

Question 2

When considering mid-latitude climates,the term "mild" refers to

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A) pleasant summers. 
B) lots of timely rainfall. 
C) lack of extreme cold and snow cover in the winter. 
D) lack of severe storms. 
A) pleasant summers. 
B) lots of timely rainfall. 
C) lack of extreme cold and snow cover in the winter. 
D) lack of severe storms.

Question 3

Compare and contrast the reasons for formation and the precipitation and temperature characteristics of subtropical deserts and mid-latitude deserts.

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Climates are dry when annual potential e

Question 4

Present the important aspects of the Thornthwaite classification system and explain why it is not widely used.

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Thornthwaite's classification system was

Question 5

Denver,Colorado,has this type of climate: ________.

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dry climate; specifi

Question 6

The highlighted areas have

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A) mild midlatitude climates. 
B) desert climates. 
C) Mediterranean climates. 
D) polar climates. 
A) mild midlatitude climates. 
B) desert climates. 
C) Mediterranean climates. 
D) polar climates.

Question 7

Describe the various statistical properties that help define climate.

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By far the most common climatic statisti

Question 8

Thornthwaite's classification system

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A) is more widely used than the Koeppen classification system. 
B) does not take potential evapotranspiration into account. 
C) was developed through research in many parts of the world. 
D) did not provide enough description of empirically derived equations. 
A) is more widely used than the Koeppen classification system. 
B) does not take potential evapotranspiration into account. 
C) was developed through research in many parts of the world. 
D) did not provide enough description of empirically derived equations.

Question 9

The primary parameters of a climatological classification system are

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A) temperature and moisture. 
B) temperature and cloud cover. 
C) cloud cover and winds. 
D) winds and temperature. 
A) temperature and moisture. 
B) temperature and cloud cover. 
C) cloud cover and winds. 
D) winds and temperature.

Question 10

The second letter of the Koeppen letter code gives information about

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A) the primary climate of the climate subtype. 
B) the temperature characteristics of the climate subtype. 
C) the precipitation characteristics of the climate subtype. 
D) the latitude of the climate subtype. 
A) the primary climate of the climate subtype. 
B) the temperature characteristics of the climate subtype. 
C) the precipitation characteristics of the climate subtype. 
D) the latitude of the climate subtype.

Question 11

The climate of Verkhoyansk,Russia is characterized by

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A) a large annual temperature range. 
B) large amounts of precipitation. 
C) a small annual temperature range. 
D) warm winters. 
A) a large annual temperature range. 
B) large amounts of precipitation. 
C) a small annual temperature range. 
D) warm winters.

Question 12

This climate type has produced the world's highest temperatures.

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A) tropical wet/dry 
B) mid-latitude desert 
C) Mediterranean 
D) subtropical desert 
A) tropical wet/dry 
B) mid-latitude desert 
C) Mediterranean 
D) subtropical desert

Question 13

In North America,the coniferous forest of subarctic climates is referred to as the

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A) boreal forest. 
B) taiga. 
C) steppe. 
D) savanna. 
A) boreal forest. 
B) taiga. 
C) steppe. 
D) savanna.

Question 14

Tropical wet climates

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A) are seasonally influenced by the ITCZ. 
B) are found primarily between 10 and 20 degrees away from the equator. 
C) usually have convectional precipitation. 
D) have low humidity. 
A) are seasonally influenced by the ITCZ. 
B) are found primarily between 10 and 20 degrees away from the equator. 
C) usually have convectional precipitation. 
D) have low humidity.

Question 15

Areas with a monsoonal climate typically

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A) do not have dense forests. 
B) have low species diversity. 
C) are not, contrary to the climate name, subject to hurricanes. 
D) have an annual period of very low rainfall. 
A) do not have dense forests. 
B) have low species diversity. 
C) are not, contrary to the climate name, subject to hurricanes. 
D) have an annual period of very low rainfall.

Question 16

Mediterranean climates are characterized by all of the following,except

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A) dry summers. 
B) wet winters. 
C) location along or near a coast. 
D) an average annual rainfall that rarely exceeds 30 inches. 
A) dry summers. 
B) wet winters. 
C) location along or near a coast. 
D) an average annual rainfall that rarely exceeds 30 inches.

Question 17

Thornthwaite's classification was based on

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A) the principle of the water balance. 
B) hydrologic characteristics. 
C) effective temperatures. 
D) latent heat vs. sensible heat. 
A) the principle of the water balance. 
B) hydrologic characteristics. 
C) effective temperatures. 
D) latent heat vs. sensible heat.

Question 18

Mean annual precipitation in humid continental climates is typically

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A) less than 10 cm per year. 
B) between 50 and 100 cm per year. 
C) more than 200 cm per year. 
A) less than 10 cm per year. 
B) between 50 and 100 cm per year. 
C) more than 200 cm per year.

Question 19

Locations with severe midlatitude climates such as Shenyang,China,experience

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A) warm summers and cold winters. 
B) warm winters and cold summers. 
C) warm summers and heavy wintertime precipitation. 
D) cool winters and heavy wintertime precipitation. 
A) warm summers and cold winters. 
B) warm winters and cold summers. 
C) warm summers and heavy wintertime precipitation. 
D) cool winters and heavy wintertime precipitation.

Question 20

This climate group occupies a greater percentage of the earth's surface than any other climate group.

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A) polar 
B) topical 
C) severe mid-latitude 
D) dry 
A) polar 
B) topical 
C) severe mid-latitude 
D) dry

Regarding dry climates,it is true that

When considering mid-latitude climates,the term "mild" refers to

Compare and contrast the reasons for formation and the precipitation and temperature characteristics of subtropical deserts and mid-latitude deserts.

Present the important aspects of the Thornthwaite classification system and explain why it is not widely used.

Denver,Colorado,has this type of climate: ________.

The highlighted areas have

Describe the various statistical properties that help define climate.

Thornthwaite's classification system

The primary parameters of a climatological classification system are

The second letter of the Koeppen letter code gives information about

The climate of Verkhoyansk,Russia is characterized by

This climate type has produced the world's highest temperatures.

In North America,the coniferous forest of subarctic climates is referred to as the

Tropical wet climates

Areas with a monsoonal climate typically

Mediterranean climates are characterized by all of the following,except

Thornthwaite's classification was based on

Mean annual precipitation in humid continental climates is typically

Locations with severe midlatitude climates such as Shenyang,China,experience

This climate group occupies a greater percentage of the earth's surface than any other climate group.

Energy and Mass

Solar Radiation and the Seasons

Energy Balance and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Cloud Development and Forms

Precipitation Processes

Atmospheric Circulation and Pressure Distributions

Air Masses and Fronts

Midlatitude Cyclones

Lightning, thunder, and Tornadoes

Tropical Storms and Hurricanes

Weather Forecasting and Analysis

Human Effects on the Atmosphere

Climate Changes: Past and Future

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Exam 15: Earths Climates

Regarding dry climates,it is true that

When considering mid-latitude climates,the term "mild" refers to

Compare and contrast the reasons for formation and the precipitation and temperature characteristics of subtropical deserts and mid-latitude deserts.

Present the important aspects of the Thornthwaite classification system and explain why it is not widely used.

Denver,Colorado,has this type of climate: ________.

The highlighted areas have

Describe the various statistical properties that help define climate.

Thornthwaite's classification system

The primary parameters of a climatological classification system are

The second letter of the Koeppen letter code gives information about

The climate of Verkhoyansk,Russia is characterized by

This climate type has produced the world's highest temperatures.

In North America,the coniferous forest of subarctic climates is referred to as the

Tropical wet climates

Areas with a monsoonal climate typically

Mediterranean climates are characterized by all of the following,except

Thornthwaite's classification was based on

Mean annual precipitation in humid continental climates is typically

Locations with severe midlatitude climates such as Shenyang,China,experience

This climate group occupies a greater percentage of the earth's surface than any other climate group.

Energy and Mass

Solar Radiation and the Seasons

Energy Balance and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Cloud Development and Forms

Precipitation Processes

Atmospheric Circulation and Pressure Distributions

Air Masses and Fronts

Midlatitude Cyclones

Lightning, thunder, and Tornadoes

Tropical Storms and Hurricanes

Weather Forecasting and Analysis

Human Effects on the Atmosphere

Climate Changes: Past and Future

Atmospheric Optics Online Only in Masteringmeteorology

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